CBD stands for cannabidiol and is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. The more popular cannabinoid has always been its better known counterpart THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound responsible for getting a person high when consumed.

Why the CBD Buzz?

Recently
more research is showing that many of the cannabinoids, such as CBD, have many
health benefits such as reducing pain, controlling anxiety, improving sleep,
and reducing symptoms associated with chronic disease. But the real beauty in
all this is that not only does it help in so many ways, it has nearly zero
side effects! Considering 130 people die a day from opioid overdose according
to the CDC website, such a breakthrough could be a game changer. This could
mean a huge shift in the current health of our country with the help of this
plant.

The Science

Of
course, anyone new to CBD oil first thinks, “Will I get high using CBD oil?”
No, it’s actually impossible as CBD works with a completely different part of
the body through what is called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Our body
actually needs these cannabinoids like CBD to thrive.

Am
I saying our bodies need to smoke pot? Not quite the same subject – our body
naturally produces what is called endogenous cannabinoids. There is actually
cannabinoids found in breast milk that help a baby through the development
stages. More research is showing that many of our ailments could be stemming
from a deficiency in proper cannabinoids in our body. This is why so many
people are experiencing such amazing results while using something like CBD
because their body is filling this deficiency role.

Other Options

The
good news is CBD oil is legal in all 50 states under the Farm Bill Act and can be
purchased online or at a local health food store. The irony in the banning of
CBD in New York City is the Department of Health is saying they are uncertain
about safety in CBD oil, yet a person can drink up at a local New York City
bar, then top it off with an artery-hardening double bacon cheeseburger. Sure,
nothing unhealthy about that!

Hopefully,
the Department of Health will use the interim time before July 1 to do some
more research. It’s a waste of time and
resources to ban something that is safer than many of the products on a
restaurant’s menu. However I have a hunch that common sense will not prevail
here. Someday we will look back and laugh at how much energy was wasted in
fighting over a plant. The good news is we can still purchase CBD as we choose
in other retail venues.